Volunteer & Help
Change East London
Whether you volunteer your time, share your expertise as a mentor, or donate equipment — your contribution directly helps unemployed people across East London access training, support, and opportunity.
How We Work
CLT operates on a volunteer-led model. Every contribution — from one hour a week to a long-term commitment — makes a direct difference to someone's employment prospects.
Why Volunteer With Clays Lane Trust?
Volunteering with CLT gives you hands-on professional experience in social enterprise, community development, project management, and employment support. Our volunteer-led model means you make a real contribution from day one.
Whether you're advising on self-employment, coordinating training workshops, or helping with our Jobs & Business Digest, your work has a direct impact on unemployed people and local communities across East London.
"We don't just train people — we unlock their potential to secure a brighter future."
What You Gain by Volunteering
Our volunteer programme is structured to build real-world skills, professional networks, and career confidence.
Professional Skills Training
Learn project management, facilitation, community development, and social enterprise skills through real CLT projects and programmes.
Mentoring & Network
Access an experienced network of advisors, social enterprise professionals, and community leaders who can support your own development.
Work Experience Reference
Gain a professional reference and documented work experience record to strengthen your CV and employment applications.
Flexible Commitment
Volunteer on a schedule that works for you. We accommodate full-day, half-day, and weekend involvement depending on your availability.
Make Real Impact
Your work directly helps unemployed people across East London access training, advice, and opportunities to move into sustainable employment.
Donate Equipment
Can't volunteer time? Donate computers, office supplies, or other resources to expand our training programmes and digital access.
Current Opportunities
Explore our open volunteer roles, mentoring positions, and ways to contribute to CLT's social enterprise mission.
Employment Support Volunteer
Employment Support · East London
Help our trainees with CV writing, interview preparation, job search strategies, and self-employment advice. Ideal for HR, recruitment, or business professionals.
Training Workshop Facilitator
Training & Seminars · Stratford, East London
Facilitate workshops covering self-employment, business planning, job creation, and community enterprise. Experience in training delivery preferred but not essential.
1-to-1 Business Mentor
Social Enterprise Advice · Flexible / Remote
Share your entrepreneurial or business experience by mentoring individuals who are starting their own social enterprise or self-employment journey.
Equipment & Resource Donation
Resource Support · East London / Drop-off
Donate computers, printers, tablets, or office supplies to support our training programmes and help more people access the digital skills they need.
Two Ways to Contribute
Volunteer Opportunities
Give your time and expertise to help unemployed people in East London access training, employment support, and social enterprise advice. All backgrounds and experience levels welcome.
- Employment support and CV advice sessions
- Training workshop facilitation and coordination
- 1-to-1 mentoring for aspiring self-employed individuals
Donate Equipment & Resources
Donating computers, tablets, or office equipment directly supports our training programmes. Following our successful Nigeria computer project, we know how transformative donated technology can be.
- Computers, laptops, tablets (working condition)
- Office furniture, printers, and stationery
- Training materials and resources
The Application Process
We focus on enthusiasm, community values, and your desire to make a real difference. Here's what to expect when you apply to volunteer or donate with CLT.
Express Your Interest
Contact us via the form on our Contact page or call us on 0208 925 6255. Tell us your area of interest and the time you can commit.
Informal Conversation
A 30-minute informal conversation with a CLT team member to discuss your skills, interests, and how you can best contribute to our programmes.
Orientation & Induction
A brief orientation session to introduce you to our team, programmes, and the communities we serve. We'll match you to the role that fits best.
Start Making an Impact
Begin volunteering or mentoring and directly contribute to improving employment outcomes for people across East London.
Volunteers at Work
